pre cut wiring harness

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edited November -1 in HUDSON
i was wondering if anyone knows of a non oem style wiring harness that cost less. i would love to have it oem but i dont want to spend that much green. thank you -john

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  • Jon B
    Jon B Administrator
    You might consider buying a universal harness such as this http://stores.homestead.com/ez2wire/-strse-407/AMC-Jeep-Chevy-Chevrolet/Detail.bok but it's still gonna cost you over $200. You might also consider just doing it yourself. You don't have to be an electrical engineer to buy some rolls of modern wiring in the correct gauge, pull out the old wiring, assemble the new wiring in circuits that replicate the old, then tape the individual wires together in the correct combinations. I did this years ago with my Terraplane. Just takes a bit of patience and common sense.
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    If you goof up, the car bursts into flames and the insurance company won't pay, you'll only have yourself to blame. :eek:



    If you value your car and personal safety, and assuming you're not handy at rewiring, why not just spend the money to do it right.
  • oldhudsons
    oldhudsons Senior Contributor
    I agree with both of the above 2 posts but would base it on which model you're doing. I agree with Dave if you're doing a step down, but with Jon if you're doing an earlier model.

    Y n Z makes the best & most complete in my experience - am running one now in a '33 T8 I'm restoring.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    I am going with Y-n-Z for my Pacemaker based on Mr. Albright's (and others)recommendations posted here. The one thing I like about Y-n-Z over Rhode island is that I do not have to pull my harness and send it to them. Y-n-Z has a template "in-stock" so to speak.
  • 50C8DAN
    50C8DAN Senior Contributor
    I used RI and was very happy with the results. As for what they have go to their website and see if they have a template of your model, if so you can order it without pulling your harness.
  • oldhudsons
    oldhudsons Senior Contributor
    years ago I got a RI Wiring harness for a '42 C8 conv. I was doing - it only had ID tags for ONE end of the wires, not the other, so had to constantly use a continuity tester to see where it was to go! Monstrous waste of time - Y n Z properly & accurately marked.
  • PAULARGETYPE
    PAULARGETYPE Senior Contributor
    I Have Used Both And Can Say That I Like Ri Better The Y&z Harness Is Not The Same Color Wires That Hudson Used The Ri Is And For My Money It's Best Now As For A Cheeper Way Of Doing A Rewire Remember You Only Get What You Pay For
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    the absolute best and cheapest wiring is rebel wires.do a google.the wiring harnesses that are 200 up are only 189.



    http://www.rebel-wire.com/
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Jon B wrote:
    You might consider buying a universal harness such as this http://stores.homestead.com/ez2wire/-strse-407/AMC-Jeep-Chevy-Chevrolet/Detail.bok



    splitz1983 wrote:
    rebel wires http://www.rebel-wire.com/



    I see that the EZ2Wire is already 6 volt and can be up-sized to 22 circuits.



    The rebel is not advertised as 6 volt. Is it 6 volt capable? I will send them an e-mail to ask and share answer.



    My next question in learning about our Hudson's is: How many circuits does a step-down have? Let's say no overdrive, no special back up lighting/reverse gear sensor, and simple 4 wire turn signals just as an example.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    This just in from Glenn @ Rebel Wire:


    Glenn Snidle at Rebel Wire wrote:
    Sorry, but we do not make a 6 volt harness. If you are planning on changing to 12 volt please let me know. If not contact Tyree Harris at 804-556-5200. He specializes in 6 volt systems.



    I like the fact that Mr. Snidle is providing a referral to a 6 volt person.
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